There is nothing more frustrating than a car that will not start. You will probably keep trying to turn the key as it is in the ignition system, but nothing will turn on. The engine will crank, but it simply will not start. There could be many reasons as to why this is happening. It … Read more
Whenever your internal combustion engine is running, your serpentine belt is running too. The serpentine belt provides mechanical power to the power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, alternator, and many other important peripheral accessories. If you ever start hearing strange noises coming from your engine area, then it might be due to your serpentine belt. … Read more
We all know the main purpose of oil is to lubricate the components of an engine, so they can keep running smoothly. There is a certain level of oil consumption in which an engine will have under normal conditions. For modern engines, they should consume less than 1/2 quart of oil every 5,000 miles of … Read more
Have you ever been in the situation where you step on the gas pedal to accelerate but you don’t pick up any speed? A slow acceleration problem is generally found in vehicles which have a lot of miles on them. This can be a dangerous situation if you’re entering a busy state road or interstate … Read more
The purpose of the radiator coolant overflow tank is to store excess coolant that is released from the radiator due to pressure build up from heat. It works similar to an expansion tank on a water heater. As you may know, an engine that is working very hard will heat up very quickly. The oil … Read more
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re driving your vehicle and as you accelerate, you start to lose power instead of gain power? Sometimes this can be attributed to your car not having enough fuel. However, it can also be attributed to numerous other causes related to mechanical problems, malfunctioning sensors, and/or malfunctioning … Read more
The Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system features a vapor canister purge valve which manages the quantity of fuel vapor coming out of the charcoal canister. The purge valve used to be controlled with a vacuum but now, newer cars allow the engine control unit to electronically control it. The purge valve and charcoal canister work … Read more
The engine inside of your vehicle contains a series of rings that are called piston rings. These rings help regulate the oil pressure and the amount of oil consumed by the engine. If the piston rings were to get damaged or worn out, then you will have all kinds of problems happening with your engine. … Read more
Exhaust gas recirculation is a practice that has been used to reduce emissions since the 1970s. The exhaust gas recirculation system, or EGR, routes some of the exhaust gases back into the intake manifold so they can enter the combustion chamber a second time. Although it may sound strange, this emission reduction practice actually has … Read more
The emission system of the engine produces a lot of carbon emissions which are released into the environment. This is what continues to make gasoline engines so controversial among those who care about protecting the environment. However, there is a special component called a “charcoal canister” (or evaporative emission control canister) which exists in the … Read more